Amite City is a town located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,110.
Geography
Amite City is located at 30°43′43″ North, 90°30′31″ West (30.728718, -90.508519)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²). 10.0 km² (3.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.52% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,110 people, 1,310 households, and 926 families residing in the town. The population density is 412.2/km² (1,066.2/mi²). There are 1,450 housing units at an average density of 145.4/km² (376.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 46.42% White, 51.82% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.41% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.